The Merchant Memoirs (2017)

Developer

Afterthought Studios

Platforms

Windows, macOS

Genres

Casual, Indie, Simulation

Rating

3.3 of 5, 12 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 1.4 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A calm, text-driven journey through a second chance at life, focusing on quiet reflection and quirky storytelling.

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What players say

Players are split on The Merchant Memoirs. Many praise the art and music but criticize the rushed, choiceless story that ends abruptly, forcing a New Game+ with a broken skip button for the proper ending.

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